Fudgy Meringue Cookies
Fudgy Meringue Cookies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F.
Coat 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray.
Place 1/2 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl.
Cook in 15-second intervals until chocolate softens; stir until melted and smooth.
Cool chocolate to lukewarm, about 10 minutes.
Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch in small bowl to blend.
Using electric mixer, beat room-temperature egg whites, vanilla, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and cream of tartar in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
Add remaining 1 cup sugar in 4 additions, beating just to blend after each addition.
Continue to beat until meringue is thick and glossy like marshmallow creme, about 2 minutes longer.
Beat in cocoa mixture.
Fold in melted chocolate, then 1/2 cup chips.
Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
Bake cookies 7 minutes.
Reverse sheets and bake until dry-looking and cracked, about 6 minutes.
Cool cookies on sheets 5 minutes.
Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
